Senior Recreation

Senior Recreation

The Senior Recreation Program provides recreational programs for Senior Citizens ages 50 and above. We provide numerous activities, lectures, health information and much more. In addition, we are concerned with what the community would like to see happen in the program and encourage your input. We are not an Adult Day Care Center. Participants must be able to maintain their own personal hygiene without assistance. No drop offs allowed. Care providers must be with client at all times. Senior Recreation Services is located in the East Wing of the Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald Community Center, office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call (310) 835-0212, Ext. 1475/1478. Classes and programs do not run on City Holidays. All Fees Are Subject To Change. NO CHILDREN ALLOWED IN SENIOR PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, TRIPS OR SPECIAL EVENTS.

Scott Park/Gym Activities

23410 Catskill Ave. Carson, 90745

* Registration form required to participate. No fee required.

CLASS

TIME

DAYS

FEE

Basketball

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

M/T/W/TH/F

FREE

Weightlifting & Conditioning

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

M/T/W/TH/F

FREE

Fitness Center

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

M/T/W/TH/F

FREE

Senior Technology Center

The Senior Computer Lab was dedicated on February 11, 2004 through the generous support of Computers4School.
The lab offers 20 computer stations and internet access. Seniors will acquire skills that will allow them to keep up with the advances of technology, and save time with tasks such as preparing tax forms, researching information and communicating with their loved ones.

Must register for class, class participants must be 50+ of age to take the
class.

Classes

Details

Beginning

This class is designed for the complete beginner and teaches the basics of a typical personal computer system, hardware components, software programs, word processing, electronic mail and an introduction to computer file storage. The class also prepares seniors to use the internet introducing the features of the world wide web and related utilities. Seniors will explore the vast resources of the internet and learn to access information using a variety of methods.

Intermediate

Internet experience is recommended. Topics covered will include a special feature of the internet explorer browser program, temporary internet files and "cookies", viruses and virus protection, playing radio stations over the internet, creating shortcuts to favorite websites, instant messaging and "chatting", how to personalize a free e-mail program, spam filters available through internet service providers, advanced search techniques and more.

Come and enjoy a cup of coffee with other seniors and find out the lastest about technology software in our newly opened Cyber Café. The Café is open Mondays and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. and is a place where seniors can relax, read and enjoy technology at its best. Desktops in the Cyber Café are reserved for students who are currently enrolled; however, we encourage you to bring your laptops and enjoy the Wi-Fi.